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Insignia NS-NAV01 User Manual

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User Guide
GPS
NS-NAV01
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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Setting up your GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using your GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Legal notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
One-year limited warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Screen and top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Bottom and back panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Inserting an SD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mounting your GPS in a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting power to your GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Understanding the Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Understanding the Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Creating a route to an address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Stopping a route in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Resuming a route after stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Creating a route to an intersection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Creating a route to an address in another state. . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Setting your home address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Adding or removing an address on your Favorites list . . . . . . .24
Sorting your Favorites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Deleting or renaming a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Navigating to or from Favorites or Recent destinations . . . . . .26
Using Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using browse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Setting up your GPS preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Insignia GPS—a car navigation device that makes an enjoyable experience out of driving anywhere. The Insignia GPS incorporates a range of technology to provide all the information you need on the road and to help you on your way.
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You can search for locations in the GPS’ on-board maps or browse lists for services and points of interest, including restaurants, shopping, and other things to do, locally.

Important safety instructions

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with a dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to
rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it.
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16 An apparatus with a three-prong, grounding-type plug is a Class I
apparatus, which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric shock. Make sure that you connect this Class I device to a grounding-type, three-prong outlet.
17 The wall plug or DC power adapter is the disconnecting device. The plug
must remain readily operable.

Features

Package contents

Your GPS package includes the following items:
•4.3” GPS
• Car DC power adapter
•Mounting bracket
•Mounting cradle
•User Guide
• Quick Start Guide
•SD memory card
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Screen and top panel

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# Component Description
1 LCD screen 4.3” (10.9 cm) touch-sensitive screen. Touch with a stylus or your
2 Charge indicator LED lights red when your GPS is charging, green when it is fully charged.
3 Power button Press to turn your GPS on from standby mode.
4 Memory card slot Insert an SD memory card into this slot.
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fingertip.
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Bottom and back panels

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# Component Description
1 Reset button Press this button with the stylus or paper clip to reset the GPS.
2 USB charging port Plug the USB connector from the car DC power adapter into this port.
3 Speaker Provides sound for verbal instructions.
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Setting up your GPS

Charging the battery

Your portable GPS comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. Charge the battery fully before using your GPS for the first time. Charging time is normally about three hours. A fully charged battery delivers about two hours of use.
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Caution
Always make sure that the GPS and any other external device connected to the GPS are turned off and unplugged from the power supply before you attempt to connect the GPS to any extern al device.
Warnings
• The battery must be charged by using the supplied adapters.
• The battery should only be used and charged when temperatures are between 32°~100°F. Maintain well-ventilated conditions around your GPS to avoid overheating. Do not put the GPS on a bed, sofa, or anything that may block ventilat ion to the product.
• When the battery is weak, a “low battery” symbol appears on the LCD screen and the GPS automatically turns off.

Inserting an SD memory card

Your GPS has a secure digital (SD) card slot.
To insert and remove an SD memory card:
1 Hold the memory card with the label facing the same direction as the
screen, contacts in, then carefully insert it into the SD card slot until it clicks into place.
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2 To remove the card, carefully press the card in with your fingernail. The
card unlocks and protrudes slightly. You can now remove the card.
Note
The GPS software will not work unless the SD card is inserted.

Mounting your GPS in a vehicle

When you use your GPS in a vehicle, you can use the supplied mounting bracket and cradle.
To mount your GPS in a vehicle:
1 Slide the mount cradle onto the end of the mounting bracket to attach
it.
2 Set the bottom edge of your GPS onto the mount cradle, then push
the GPS into the tab (1) at the top of the mount cradle. To remove the GPS, lift the tab (1) at the top of the mount cradle and
pull the GPS forward.
3 Lift the suction cup lever (2), then press the suction cup to the
windshield.
4 Press the suction cup lever toward the windshield to attach the
bracket to the windshield.
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5 Rotate the knob to adjust the assembly to the proper position.
Warnings
Attention Californi a and Minnesot a drivers
California Vehicle Code Section 26708 and Minnesota Statute 2005, Section 169.1 prohibit suction mounts on car windshelds, side, or rear windows, as they can obstruct the driver’s clear view.

Connecting power to your GPS

GPS comes with a DC auto adapter for power while in a vehicle.
To connect your GPS to a DC power adapter:
• Connect the DC power adapter power plug to the USB port on the bottom of your GPS, then plug the other end to the vehicle’s 12-24 V DC accessory socket.
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• The assembly must not be mounted so that it impairs the driver’s view of the road.
• Make sure that your car’s airbags are not obstructed by the GPS.

Using your GPS

To use you r G PS:
1 Turn on your GPS. When you turn it on for the first time, the Time zone
screen opens.
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Caution
Disconnect the GPS from the DC power adapter when starting the vehicle.
Note
The screens shown in this guide may be different than the ones you see on your GPS, depending on the firmware version.
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2 Touch the time zone where you are currently located, then touch OK.
A splash screen appears for a few seconds, then the Safety
Warning appears. Be sure you understand these warnings.
3 To continue on to the device features, touch I Agree at the bottom
right of the screen. The Home screen opens.

Understanding the Home screen

From the Home screen you can do the following:
•Touch Map to see where you are
•Touch Go to to find a route to a place of interest
GPS signal active
Sound muted
Settings and preferences
Battery charge
Go to Main menu
View map of current location
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• Enter an address (or search for an address) on the keypad that opens
when you touch Go to. Your GPS automatically calculates the best route choice to direct you to that address. See “Creating a route to an address” on page 13 for a step-by-step procedure.
• To set your device preferences, touch the Settings icon at the top right corner of the screen. To learn more about these settings, see “Setting up your GPS preferences” on page 30.

Understanding the Main menu

The main menu lets you set up a route to your destination. Destinations can include restaurants, gas stations, parks, hospitals, or other common public locales.
Navigate to an address, street, or intersection
Navigate home
Return to previo us screen
menu
Recent addressesReturn to Main
You can also do the following from the Main menu:
• After you set your home address, you can calculate a route to Go Home from wherever you are.
• Navigate to an Address when you enter it or enter an intersection near the address.
• Enter locations or points of interest in Search for directions to restaurants, theaters, public services, and so on.
• Get directions from your location to places you have saved as Favor ites.
•Navigate to your most Recent destinations without having to enter them again.
•Touch Browse to search categories, including gas, restaurants, and other points of interest.
Typ e search criteria
Browse for gas prices and points of interest
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Creating a route to an address

The route to your destination address is based on your current GPS location. Make sure that your GPS has a clear view of the sky. The GPS icon on the Home screen shows the signal is active.
To create a route to an address:
1 To uc h Go to on the Home screen. The Main menu opens.
2 To uc h Address on the Main menu. The city in which you are located is
displayed, along with cities to which you have recently navigated. If this is the first time you are using the GPS, only the name of the city of your current GPS location is shown.
3 Touch the name of the city to which you want to navigate. The Enter
House number keypad opens.
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- OR ­To go to a city that is not listed, touch Other city to open the Enter City
name keypad, then enter the name of the city you want and touch Next. The Enter House number keypad opens.
Backspac
Space bar
Return to previous screen
Return to Main menu
Change to alphabetical keypad
Go to Enter street name keypad
4 Enter the house number, then touch Next. The Enter Street Name
keypad opens.
5 Enter the name of the street. After entering a few characters, the GPS
displays a list of street names that include those characters.
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